Can i reliably use PIR sensors in kitchen to control lights without them switching the lights off when i’m still in kitchen

[Stiltjack]

@Symbiot

If any one is using PIR sensor in kitchen effectively to control lights could you please explain how did you configure the turn off process ?

Theres a much simpler automation here:

Motion activated lights automation

This gets asked a lot so here is an example for automating a light to come on with movement and go off after there is no movement for a short time. trigger: - platform: state entity_id: binary_sensor.your_motion_sensor_here # change this to: 'on' - platform: state entity_id: binary_sensor.your_motion_sensor_here # change this to: 'off' for: minutes: 2 # adjust as necessary action: - service: "light.turn_{{ trigger.to_state.state }}" target: entity_id: …

I’ve never had any problems with motion sensors in the kitchen. PIR sensors detect movement against heat sources, not just heat sources.